HR Research Institute Forms Advisory Board to Address Future Talent Acquisition Challenges

The HR Research Institute (HRRI) has formed the Future of Talent Acquisition 2026 Advisory Board, bringing together industry experts to help HR professionals prepare for significant changes in recruiting and workforce planning. This distinguished panel will guide HRRI's upcoming research study and virtual event focused on addressing the rapidly evolving landscape of talent acquisition. The advisory board includes prominent thought leaders such as Brian Gilbert, VP of Talent Acquisition & Sourcing at Brown University Health; Deborah Kurtz, Founder of Magenta Search; Steve Levy, Global Talent Acquisition & Sourcing Expert; Hannah R. Miller, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at Saint Francis Health System; and Tara Turk-Haynes, Talent Acquisition and People Operations Managing Partner at Equity Solutions.

These experts will provide insights to uncover best practices and emerging strategies for sourcing, hiring, and retaining top talent in today's competitive labor market. Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com, emphasized that recruiting and hiring are at the core of every organization's success. The Future of Talent Acquisition Advisory Board brings together leaders with deep expertise to help HR professionals strengthen their hiring strategies and build future-ready talent pipelines. The initiative aims to provide actionable takeaways and data-driven insights for HR leaders seeking to optimize quality hiring, embrace technology, and improve candidate experience.

The HR Research Institute releases annual State of the Industry reports across various HR topics, including previous research available at https://hr.com/researchinstitute. The HRRI has published hundreds of high-quality reports across a wide array of HR topics and serves more than 2 million HR professionals through its research findings. Additional resources can be accessed through HR.com's free membership, which offers benefits including access to over 300 exclusive primary research reports and infographics.

The advisory board's work will culminate in the HR.com's Future of Talent Acquisition 2026 Virtual Event scheduled for February 10, 2026. This research initiative represents a critical response to the growing challenges organizations face in attracting and retaining talent amid shifting workforce dynamics and technological advancements affecting the recruitment industry. The formation of this expert panel underscores the urgent need for organizations to adapt their talent acquisition strategies to remain competitive in an increasingly complex labor market where traditional recruitment methods are becoming less effective.